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Unknown InstagramAccount Suspended

Fake Instagram suspended account recovery page on GitHub Pages that asks for your password and personal details

A page titled "Insta Recovery" at instagram-id-disabled.github[.]io/suspended/paid-recover shows the Instagram logo and the heading "Disable Suspended Recovery". It is aimed at people whose Instagram account has been, or is said to have been, suspended or disabled. The form asks for your full name, your Instagram login ID, your password, your date of birth, your gender and a contact email, then shows a "Proceed" button. It is not run by Instagram or Meta. It is hosted on GitHub Pages, a free website service. Submitting a valid password to an untrusted page could put the account at risk, but the submission destination and any resulting account access were not established.

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Part of Facebook Page Violation Scam
Unknown NigeriaOPay

Fake OPay ₦50,000 NERSI relief page promising an instant cash payment

A page at gifmi[.]site/opay-50k-relief uses OPay branding and promises ₦50,000 in "NERSI Relief Support Funds". It says "POWERED BY: NERSI & FG" and asks visitors to accept the money, complete a 30-second registration and confirm their details. A deadline and a Facebook-style comment section make the offer look urgent and popular. The page was observed on November 6, 2026, targeting Nigeria. The captured screen does not establish any genuine OPay or government backing, and the steps after the accept button were not recorded.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown SamsungWorkday

Fake Samsung Careers job application on a Workday lookalike address that pushes you to download official forms

A job page at sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs[.]works copies the look of a Samsung Careers application on Workday, the hiring system many large companies use. It advertises a "Remote Operations Specialist (Full Time)" role, "Remote - Worldwide", paying $20 to $33 an hour. Before you can apply, a pop-up marked "Required Action" tells you to download "Official Samsung Application Forms", including a "Samsung CV / Resume Template", and warns that applications with "self-created or non-standard documents will be automatically rejected". The application form then asks for your name, place of residence, phone number, email, CV, extra files, age, US work authorization and expected pay. It was first observed on November 5, 2026, aimed at job seekers in the United States. The address is not a Samsung or Workday website.

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Part of Fake Brand Recruitment Phishing
Unknown Bangladeshe-Passport

Fake Bangladesh e-Passport name correction page that asks for your name, phone number and a supposedly refundable 9 taka fee

A shortened link (shorturl[.]at) leads to correction.correction-center[.]sbs, a page titled "Apply for Name Correction - e-Passport Portal". It copies the Bangladesh e-Passport Online Portal, with the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Department of Immigration & Passports logos. A notice says your name in your passport application does not match your NID (national ID) or BRC (birth registration certificate) and asks you to enter the correct name and your contact number. A second notice says the correction is free but that "to confirm your identity we will charge 9tk and this will be refunded." The page is not run by the Bangladesh government.

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Part of Fake Government Portal Refundable Fee Scam
Unknown PhilippinesMMDA

Fake MMDA NCAP traffic fine portal called May Huli Ka that asks for your plate and mobile number

A website at mmda-ltoncas[.]com/search, titled "May Huli Ka | MMDA NCAP Traffic Fine Portal", copies the branding of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and its No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), which catches traffic violations on camera. Under the headline "MAY HULI KA" (Filipino for "you were caught"), it asks for your plate number and mobile number and shows a "CHECK / PAY MY FINE" button. The footer copies the MMDA head office address, trunk line and hotline to look official. It was first observed in the Philippines on November 5, 2026. The address was registered on October 28, 2026, and is not an MMDA website.

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Part of Fake Government Violation Notice Scam
Unknown NigeriaGovernment Impersonation

Fake Federal Government of Nigeria ₦50,000 cash transfer page that asks for your bank account and WhatsApp shares

A page at billnova[.]online/fg50k uses the Nigerian coat of arms and a "Federal Government of Nigeria" banner to announce a "New Cash Transfer Programme" of ₦50,000 a month for households, under a scheme it calls the "National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI)". It says "NO BVN REQUIRED, INSTANT N50K", shows a counter of Nigerians who have supposedly received the money, and asks for your bank name and account number. The next steps ask for your name and phone number, tell you to share the page with five WhatsApp groups or 15 friends, and then ask for a "human verification". It was first observed in Nigeria on November 4, 2026, and was still live on November 5, 2026. The page is not a Nigerian government website.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam
Unknown OneDriveMicrosoft 365

Fake OneDrive file page on Backblaze cloud storage that fills in your email and asks for your password

A page titled "OneDrive | M365 Copilot" shows a blurred copy of a OneDrive file list, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files such as "Budget Report 2024" and "Annual Report 2023", behind a box that says "Welcome to OneDrive" and "Enter your email address to proceed and access your files". The email address is filled in from the link and cannot be changed, so only a password is needed before clicking Continue. It was first observed in Ukraine on November 3, 2026, at onedrive-pro-share-protocol-inititate.s3.us-west-004.backblazeb2[.]com, a Backblaze B2 cloud storage address that does not belong to Microsoft.

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Part of Cloud-Hosted Phishing Page Scam
Unknown InstagramOnline Vote

Fake Instagram fashion contest vote page that asks for your Instagram password and login code

A message says the sender is "contesting for fashion contest" and asks you to "pls vote now" through a link. The link opens a page titled "Beauty contest fashion" with an Instagram logo, the words "nominating media" and a single button, "Continue with Instagram", to "vote contestant platform". The page code holds a hidden Instagram login form, a hidden box for a login code and a hidden "failed" screen, and the Research Inbox analysis found it sends what you type to a Telegram bot. It was first observed in India on November 3, 2026, at vote00.github[.]io, a free GitHub Pages address that does not belong to Instagram or Meta.

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Part of Fake Online Vote Verification Scam
Unknown Free LaptopStudents

Fake Students Laptop Scheme 2026 page promising free laptops to students who register

A message says "The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2026 Is Available" and that "Over 960,000 students will be given free laptop", and claims students who applied "have started getting their laptops". Its short link opens a page titled "STUDENTS LAPTOPS SUPPORT 2026" with a banner reading "FREE LAPTOPS FOR STUDENTS 2026 APPLY ONLINE". The page asks for your full name, education level and a choice of laptop brand, accepts anyone aged 10 to 50, and asks a simple sum "to prove your age" before sending you to a second step. It was first observed on November 3, 2026, through Kenyan short links on lr[.]ke and bsly[.]ke, and the page names no school, government or company behind the scheme.

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Part of Share-to-Unlock Prize Scam

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Phishing

Attempts to trick victims into revealing credentials or sensitive info by impersonating trusted services.

18 scams

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Refund / Invoice Bait

Fake invoices or 'refund' notices that trick victims into calling scammers or installing remote-access tools.

4 scams

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Tech Support / Remote Access

Scammers claim there is a virus or issue and request remote access or payment for fake fixes.

1 scam

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Investment / Crypto

Fraudulent investments or crypto scams promising guaranteed returns or exclusive offers.

4 scams

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Romance / Dating

Emotional manipulation via dating platforms leading to requests for money or gifts.

1 scam

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Marketplace / Classifieds

Fake listings, rental scams, or overpayment schemes on marketplaces and classifieds.

4 scams

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Job / Work-From-Home

Fake job offers requiring upfront fees, equipment purchases, or acting as a money mule.

5 scams

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Advance Fee Fraud

Scammers promise a large payout, inheritance, contract transfer, or released funds, then demand fees, bank details, or identity documents before the money can be received.

4 scams

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Lottery / Prize

Fraudulent prize claims requiring fees or sensitive info to claim winnings.

2 scams

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Charity / Disaster Relief

Fake charities exploiting disasters or tragedies to solicit fraudulent donations.

1 scam

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Shipping / Delivery

Fake delivery notifications tricking victims into clicking malicious links or paying fees.

3 scams

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Impersonation / Social Media

Accounts or pages impersonating individuals or brands to defraud followers.

4 scams

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Smishing (SMS Phishing)

Phishing attempts delivered by text message linking to fake sites or requesting responses.

2 scams

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Extortion / Sextortion

Threats to expose sensitive or fake compromising information unless paid.

2 scams

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Malware / Attachment

Emails or downloads containing malicious attachments or links to malware.

3 scams

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Credential Harvesting

Fake websites or forms designed to steal login details, MFA codes, or personal data.

5 scams

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Crypto Wallet / Exchange Impersonation

Fake crypto wallets, exchanges, or airdrops designed to steal private keys or funds.

3 scams

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